beta-carotene

Pronunciation BAY-tuh-KAYR-uh-teen
Definition A substance found in carrots, cantaloupe, apricots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, winter squash, mangos, collard greens, spinach, kale, broccoli, and other orange, red, and dark green fruits and vegetables. It is a carotenoid that can be made into vitamin A in the body.
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